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Bethel Presbyterian/Kingston United Methodist
“Following in Jesus’ Footsteps: Inspired by Marketplace 29 A.D.” is the theme of the Bible school planned by Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston, and Kingston United Methodist Church. Classes will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 17-20 in Kingston United Methodist fellowship hall at 212 W. Church St. Registration information is available at Bethel Presbyterian at 203 S. Kentucky St., 376-6340 or Kingston United Methodist, 376-6337.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1
• Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston, will have a tai chi class at 9 a.m. in the church at 203 S. Kentucky St. A digital photography club will meet at 10. Call 376-6340 for details.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
• Faith Primitive Baptist Church, Harriman, will have its homecoming beginning at 11 a.m. Sufficient Grace will be the featured singers; lunch will be served after the service. The church is on State Street.

By GENE POLICINSKI
First Amendment Center
Freedom to report the news requires the freedom to gather it.

In the months ahead, that basic concept — so central to the First Amendment’s protection of a free press — will also be at the heart of the ongoing debate over how far government officials may go in pursuit of those responsible for “leaking” classified information to journalists.